[nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...

Sun Jul 24 22:15:47 UTC 2011

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On Jul 24, 2011, at 5:01 PM, Sherry Gomes wrote:

> well, actually, the jaws command to reply to the sender instead of the list
> doesn't seem to be working on this list, so I'll answer some here and give
> you my email address so you can write me off list with more questions.
> 
> I got my first dog from GDB in 1975, and all my dogs have come from that
> school.  I did also work in admissions there for three years, down in San
> Rafael.  I've only been to the Oregon campus once or twice, and those times
> were either for a graduation with my own dog or visiting a friend, so I
> don't know much about it, don't remember the lay out and all.  But I do know
> most of the staff there, and they are wonderful.  Also, you should know that
> all the dogs are worked by blind training department staff, so you will know
> when you work the dog, you're not the first blind person to handle it.  The
> dogs are used to being touched, from puppy raising on up through training.
> The days are very full and busy.  But you'll make friends and have a great
> time.  once in a while, you might get frustrated.  That's normal and to be
> expected.  you are learning so much in such a short time frame.  But
> everyone is there to support you and answer questions.  If you have
> questions, worries, concerns, talk to your instructors, or Kim Samco who is
> a staff member up there with her own guide dog and a dear friend.  
> 
> My email address is
> sherriola at gfmail.com
> 
> If you would like to write me off list with more questions.  let me know who
> your instructors are too.
> 
> Take care and good luck!
> 
> Sherry
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Gloria G
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 3:48 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...
> 
> Hi Sharie,
> I thought I heard you were a stuent at GDB, is this correct? IS there 
> anything you can tell me about the campus, instructors, training, etc... at 
> GDB?
> Gloria
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sherry Gomes" <sherriola at gmail.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...
> 
> 
>> in my experience, most of them are ok with it.  During your training, you
>> will be taught to do this, so you can learn how it feels when your dog
>> relieves and how to clean up after the dog.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Gloria G
>> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 3:41 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...
>> 
>> Are guide dogs okay for the most part with its handler touching their back
>> while they are using the bathroom, or is this something that has to be
>> taught to them.
>> Gloria
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 9:48 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] extremely basic guide dog questions...
>> 
>> 
>>> Chris,
>>> 
>>> I don't think my answers will be much different from everyone Else's but,
>>> here you go.  BTW I have trained my own guides, meaning they didn't come
>>> from a program.
>>> 
>>> A.  When the dog stops sniffing and circling, I lightly touch the dog's
>>> back.  I can tell what's going on by the curve of the dog's back.  I 
>>> place
>> 
>>> my foot near the back end of the dog as a sort of landmark.  When the dog
>>> is done, he moves out of the way and I use a plastic bag to pick up the
>>> poo.
>>> 
>>> B. I have a pretty good idea of when my dog is going to need to go.   I
>>> try to ask in advance if there is an outdoor trash can around.  If I'm 
>>> not
>> 
>>> sure where a trash can is, I've taken a turn down the next alley to find 
>>> a
>> 
>>> dumpster.  I live in a very small town where walking down random alleys 
>>> is
>> 
>>> not dangerous.   It is also possible to teach the dog to locate a trash
>>> can for you.
>>> 
>>> C.  My current dog will pull over into the grass if he needs to go.
>>> 
>>> cane vs. dog
>>> A dog can keep a straight line through snow, mud, open areas like a field
>>> or parking lot.  A dog can target specific objects and take you right to
>>> them, like a door, stairs, elevator, counter, Coke machine etc.  A dog 
>>> can
>> 
>>> plan a route well in advance of encountering the actual obstacles.  A dog
>>> will stop or take you around overhead obstacles.  A dog can be patterned
>>> to a route even when it might be difficult for you to provide directional
>>> cues during the route.   Most dogs will remember places you've been and
>>> point them out or suggest them in the future.
>>> 
>>> HTH
>>> Julie
>>> 
>>> On 7/23/2011 3:22 PM, Chris Harrington wrote:
>>>> Hi!!!
>>>> My name is Chris Harrington, and I've been examining various messages on
>>>> this list for a couple of weeks now, and find getting a guide dog
>>>> extremely
>>>> interesting. I have several basic questions for people who currently own
>>>> them, and appolagize if my questions are basic. The one I've been
>>>> wondering
>>>> about, is um, waste management so to speak... When your dog takes a 
>>>> crap,
>> 
>>>> A:
>>>> how do you find it to clean it up? B. Ware do you store such materials
>>>> until
>>>> you can dispose of them? C. if your dog needs to go, how does he let you
>>>> know? Also, what all does a dog do that a cane can't?
>>>> Thanks to anyone who can successfully answer my questions!!
>>>> Have a great day, and thank you!!!!!
>>>> Chris Harrington
>>>> 
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